Head of Cyber Operations

7 days ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Home Office Full time

Job summary

Head of Cyber Security Operations is responsible for leading the Detect & Response, Threat Operations and Engineering teams that work 24/7 to protect the department from cyber threats.

As a member of the Home Office Cyber Security (HOCS) Senior Leadership Team, you will oversee the protection of sensitive data and systems which underpin the department�s Critical National Infrastructure including but not limited to Borders, Immigration and Citizenship, Policing and Fire.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in safeguarding the security of the UK�s digital assets.

If you're interested in finding out more, we are holding a Home Office Cyber Security candidate information event on 17th September. You will find out about working for the organisation, hear from staff on their experiences working in Home Office Cyber Security Roles and learn more about our recruitment process. Please register here�

Job description

As Head of Cyber Security Operations your responsibilities will include:�

Leading large operations teams and overseeing the design, development, and delivery of automated monitoring processes, advising on the latest Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and network analysis tools, techniques and procedures to detect malicious activity, while communicating directly with leadership on the progress and status of monitoring.Identifying new and emerging technologies, products, services, methods, and techniques to enhance the operation capabilities of the Cyber Security Operations Centre (CSOC); and assessing their benefits, cost, performance, and sustainability in safeguarding business delivery.Setting direction and recommending investment in tooling and capability to address strategic enterprise-wide risk.�Overseeing the wider implementation of a monitoring strategy, ensuring roadmaps are achieved as expected, ensuring requirements, policies, and standards to govern all activities and outputs are met.Leading on senior stakeholder engagement across government to create plans in aligning CSOC operations with wider government strategies.Overseeing the implementation of security incident management strategy including the people, processes and technology that underpin it.Providing advice to senior leadership on ways to improve control mechanisms, identify, evaluate, and mitigate risks.�

Note: The Head of Cyber Security Operations may be required to carry out other duties within the scope of the grade and within the limits of their skill, competence, and training.

The successful candidate will be located in the Soapworks, Manchester regional office. Under Home Office hybrid working practices there is an expectation that you will attend the office for a minimum of 60% of your working hours.�

Due to the nature of the role, this post is available on a full-time basis only.

Person specification

Essential skills�

We are looking for a Cyber Security specialist looking for a new and interesting challenge with the following skills, knowledge or prove experience in;

Leading and developing cross-functional teams.Knowledge of targeted cyber-attacks, particularly on how to respond and mitigate their impacts.Experience in performing monitoring, conducting analysis, and overseeing recovery procedures.Communicating effectively at senior levels, including up to ministerial level, about cyber threats and incidents to build. awareness and support incident remediation.

Technical skills

SFIA capability framework

Skills for the information age (SFIA) is the technical framework that sets the standard capability and development of all DDaT skills in the Home Office. This is a link to the capability framework:��. We use set SFIA technical skills to form our interview questions and we will assess you against these technical skills during the selection process.

Strategy and Architecture

Governance, Risk and Compliance � Level 4Strategy and Planning � Level 4Security and Privacy � Level 4Advice and Guidance � Level 4

Change and Transformation

Change Planning � Level 5

Relationships and Engagement

Stakeholder Management � Level 5

The skills listed above are reflective of the Home Office DDaT Profession Skills and Competency Model (based on the industry standard ).

Qualifications

Essential

Candidates must hold or be prepared to undergo NPPV3 and DV clearance

Desirable

A degree in Cyber Security or appropriate level of proven, demonstrable, and current experience in a similar role/environmentAchieved appropriate level of qualifications such as CISSP, CISM or qualifications from an industry recognised provider SANS, ISC2, ISACA, CEH etc.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Making Effective DecisionsChanging and ImprovingCommunicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

Risk Management (BURM) - Level 4Strategic planning (ITSP) - Level 4Information security (SCTY) - Level 4Business process improvement (BPRE) - Level 5Stakeholder relationship management (RLMT) - Level 5Specialist Advice (TECH) - Level 4

Benefits

Alongside your salary of �69,200, Home Office contributes �20,047 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.

This role is part of the�, and utilises a Capability-Based Pay Framework to determine an employee�s total compensation, based on their level of skills capability. The advertised role aligns to Principal Cyber Security Risk Manager in the framework.� �

Successful applicants will be invited to complete a Capability and Skills Assessment post-interview. The value of any allowance awarded will be based on an assessment of skills and experience. Please see the attached guidance pack for more information�on�the skills relevant to this particular role.�

You�ll also have access to the same benefits available to all civil servants in the Home Office:�

Membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme with an average employer contribution of An in-year performance bonus scheme.25 days annual leave on appointment, plus 8 days public holidays and 1 day for the King�s Birthday, rising further with service.Flexible working options to enable you to achieve the work life balance that right for you including part-time, flexi time and job sharing.Training and development opportunities tailored to your role.A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity.Season ticket loans and rental deposit loans.Cycle to work and payroll giving.Employee discounts - including a huge number of retailers, Microsoft Home Use programme and gym membership.A variety of staff recognition schemes including thank you vouchers.Health and wellbeing initiatives including monthly mindfulness sessions.Staff support networks.Maternity, adoption or shared parental leave of up to 26 weeks full pay followed by 13 weeks of statutory pay and a further 13 weeks unpaid.Maternity and adoption support leave (paternity leave) of 2 weeks full pay.Up to five days paid leave for volunteering.Study leave and support for studying for a qualification or other accredited development relevant to your role.

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